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Cracking the Coding Interview: 189 Programming Questions and Solutions

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This book has helped me land my last three jobs and has been incredible learning since I purchased it in July 20, 2016. Cracking the Coding Interview is the gold standard for technical interview preparation. The 189 programming questions cover everything from arrays and strings to dynamic programming and system design. Each problem includes detailed solutions, time complexity analysis, and multiple approaches. The book also provides invaluable advice on how to approach interviews, what interviewers are looking for, and how to communicate your thought process effectively. The 6th edition includes updated problems and solutions that reflect current industry practices. Whether you're preparing for your first tech interview or looking to level up at a new company, this book is essential reading.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Comprehensive collection of 189 programming questions with detailed solutions
  • ✓Covers all major data structures and algorithms commonly asked in interviews
  • ✓Includes insider tips from a former Google interviewer
  • ✓Multiple solution approaches with time complexity analysis
  • ✓Practical advice on interview communication and problem-solving strategies
  • ✓Updated 6th edition reflects current industry practices

✗ Cons

  • ✗Some problems can be challenging for beginners without prior algorithm knowledge
  • ✗Solutions are primarily in Java, though concepts apply to all languages

Specifications

Pages708
Edition6th
PublisherCareerCup
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaperback
Isbn13978-0984782857
Isbn100984782850

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